Challenges Faced by Cory Booker: Obstacles and Turning Points

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Cory Booker

A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped Cory Booker's life and career.

Cory Booker is an American politician and lawyer currently serving as the senior United States senator from New Jersey since 2013. He is the first African-American U.S. senator from New Jersey. Prior to his Senate tenure, Booker served as the 38th mayor of Newark from 2006 to 2013, and as a member of the Municipal Council of Newark for the Central Ward from 1998 to 2002.

2002: Mayoral Election Loss

In 2002, Cory Booker ran for mayor but lost to incumbent Sharpe James.

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June 2006: Assassination Plot Foiled

In late June 2006, before Cory Booker took office, New Jersey investigators foiled a plot to assassinate him led by Bloods gang leaders inside four New Jersey state prisons.

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December 2010: Furloughs and Pay Cuts Implemented

From July through December 2010, Cory Booker's administration imposed one-day-a-month furloughs for all non-uniformed employees, as well as 2% pay cuts for managers and directors earning more than $100,000 a year.

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2012: Unsuccessful World Mayor Candidate

Cory Booker was also an unsuccessful candidate for the 2012 World Mayor prize.

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August 2013: Intention to Resign from Waywire Board

In August 2013, Cory Booker told NBC News he intended to resign from the Waywire board and put his holdings in a trust if elected to the Senate.

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2017: Vote Against Lowering Prescription Drug Prices

In 2017, Cory Booker voted against a proposal to lower prescription drug prices, leading to criticism about his reliance on corporate support.

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December 2019: Failed to Qualify for Democratic Debate

In December 2019, Cory Booker failed to meet the polling thresholds to participate in the sixth Democratic Party presidential debate.

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January 13, 2020: Suspended Presidential Campaign

On January 13, 2020, Cory Booker suspended his campaign for the Democratic nomination in the 2020 U.S. presidential election.

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